Daily Motor News – Wednesday 29 July 2026 

‘AI-enabled cyber-attacks – including deepfakes, sophisticated phishing and automated intrusion techniques – are increasing both the frequency and cost of cyber incidents, with cybersecurity now viewed, quite properly, not only as a standalone financial risk but also as a significant reputational and regulatory exposure.’ WTW Global Directors’ and Officers’ Survey Report 2026. Read more

Parents urged to lead by example as 81% admit risky driving habits – despite believing they’re safe drivers 

Parents may be unintentionally passing on dangerous driving habits to their children, new data from Admiral Group’s UK Insurance business, Admiral suggests. Read more

EV repair costs keep falling in Q2 as market matures 

Welcome to the latest edition of the quarterly Charge Up report from Activate Group, the leading collision management business, and Gecko Risk, specialists in EV data and analytics. This report provides regular insight into the evolving landscape of electric car adoption, repair and risk across the UK. Read more

CII: Vantage point: Q2 2026 

Over the past quarter, the CII has been working with regulators, firms and industry partners to tackle some of the most important issues facing the insurance and personal finance professions. Read more

The Grey Fleet liability sitting in most HR departments 

Ask a typical HR director how many vehicles their organisation operates and you will usually get a confident answer covering the company car list and any vans. Ask how many employees drive their own cars on company business and the answer becomes vaguer, and the number is almost always larger. Read more

‘My son made a silly mistake – does he need to declare it to car insurance companies?’ 

When my son passed his driving test several years ago, he fitted a black box to his car to reduce his premium. Being young and silly, he exceeded the speed limit, which the box obviously detected. Read more

Lepas targets 90 UK dealers by 2027 as new Chery-owned premium brand ramps up expansion 

New Chinese car brand Lepas is targeting a 90-strong dealer network as soon as next year, as it builds ambitious plans to take on well-established premium brands. Read more

Volteras launches synthetic EV testing platform 

Volteras has introduced a synthetic data environment designed to help fleet operators test connected electric vehicle (EV) platforms without the need for physical demonstration vehicles. Read more

New commercial vehicle registrations: vans +1.9%, trucks +9.8%, buses +22.7% in H1 2026 

The European commercial vehicle market recorded a positive first half of 2026, despite geopolitical headwinds. Growth in the van and truck segments reflected a recovery from a low base, while the bus segment showed strong growth. Read more

Global Directors’ and Officers’ Survey Report 2026 – Top seven risks 

Perhaps the biggest change in the top seven risks for directors and officers, compared with results over the previous 5 years, is that geopolitical risks have now made their way into the top seven. Read more

The CEO’s critical role in building new businesses 

Venture building works best when it’s part of a dual-track strategy – launching new businesses alongside the core – with clear oversight from the CEO on capital allocation, culture, and capabilities. Read more

AI uncertainty and conflict see deal activity slow in first half of 2026 

Despite a reasonably strong start to the year, private equity deal activity declined significantly in Q2 2026, leaving first-half volumes 3.4% lower than the same period last year.  Read more

IMI Backs Technical Education Plans but Calls for Automotive Skills Focus 

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has welcomed the commitment from Prime Minister Andy Burnham to place technical education at the heart of the school curriculum.  Read more

Ben launches Fantasy Football League 

Automotive charity Ben has launched its Fantasy Football League 2026-27, inviting people from across the automotive sector to compete for more than £1,000 in cash prizes while raising funds to support colleagues facing life’s toughest challenges. Read more

An unauthorised car park near Stansted Airport has grown by nearly two-thirds since it was served with an enforcement notice to shut, a BBC investigation has found. Read more

Some parents on benefits will be given up to £4,500 a year to encourage their children to start apprenticeships, the government has said. Read more

Dozens of motorists have accused The Trade Centre UK of selling them faulty cars. The company claims to be the UK’s cheapest car supermarket and has branches in Coventry and Wednesbury. Read more